| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $153.25 | 3.596% | $158.7609 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.36 | 9.648% | $203.2435 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.69 | 6.421% | $258.2731 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.70 | 12.127% | $48.9995 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.60 | 8.806% | $70.2887 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.75 | 11.191% | $205.4254 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.54 | 9.580% | $235.0929 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.89 | $1,180.0840 | $1,180.08 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.10 | |